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Common Greetings

Vocabulary Beginner +10 XP ~1 min

Essential greetings and introductions for everyday English conversations.

📖 Lesson

Formal Greetings

  • Good morning — used before noon
  • Good afternoon — used from noon to 5pm
  • Good evening — used after 5pm
  • How do you do? — very formal, used when meeting someone for the first time

Informal Greetings

  • Hi / Hey — casual and friendly
  • What's up? — very casual
  • How's it going? — friendly check-in
  • Long time no see! — when you haven't seen someone in a while

Useful Responses

  • "I'm fine, thank you!"
  • "Not bad, thanks!"
  • "Pretty good!"
  • "Could be better..."

Saying Goodbye

  • Goodbye / Bye!
  • See you later!
  • Take care!
  • Have a great day!
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🃏 Key Vocabulary — tap to flip

17 words
Ambiguous
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
Intermediate
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Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
""The instructions were ambiguous, so nobody knew what to do.""
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Eloquent
/ˈeləkwənt/
Upper Intermediate
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Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
""She gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience.""
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Persevere
/ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪə/
Intermediate
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To continue doing something despite difficulty.
""You must persevere if you want to learn a new language.""
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Magnificent
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
Elementary
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Impressively beautiful or elaborate.
""The view from the mountain was absolutely magnificent.""
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Accomplish
/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
Beginner
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Definition
To successfully achieve or complete something.
""We accomplished our goal ahead of schedule.""
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Diligent
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Intermediate
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Having or showing care and effort in your work.
""She is a diligent student who always completes her homework.""
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Concise
/kənˈsaɪs/
Upper Intermediate
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Giving a lot of information clearly in few words.
""Please keep your answers concise — no more than 50 words.""
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Collaborate
/kəˈlæbəreɪt/
Intermediate
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To work together with others to produce something.
""The two companies decided to collaborate on the new project.""
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Enthusiasm
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
Elementary
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Definition
Intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
""Her enthusiasm for learning English inspired the whole class.""
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Habit
/ˈhæbɪt/
Beginner
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A regular activity that you do without thinking about it.
""Waking up at 6am is a good habit.""
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Frequently
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
Beginner
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Often; many times.
""She frequently visits her grandparents on weekends.""
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Consequently
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/
Upper Intermediate
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Definition
As a result; therefore.
""He didn't study. Consequently, he failed the exam.""
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Hello
/həˈloʊ/
Beginner
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Definition
A word used as a greeting.
""Hello! My name is Anna.""
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Important
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
Beginner
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Having great significance or value.
""It is important to drink water every day.""
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Understand
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
Beginner
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Definition
To know the meaning of something.
""Do you understand the question?""
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Friendly
/ˈfrendli/
Beginner
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Definition
Kind and pleasant to others.
""The teacher is very friendly.""
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Simple
/ˈsɪmpl/
Beginner
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Definition
Easy to understand; not complex.
""The instructions are simple and clear.""
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✏️ Fill in the Blank

Type the missing word to complete each sentence.

The instructions were ___, so nobody knew what to do.
She gave an ___ speech that moved the audience.
You must ___ if you want to learn a new language.
The view from the mountain was absolutely ___.
She is a ___ student who always completes her homework.

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